Do you want to connect with the authors and illustrators of children's and young adult literature? Twitter is a great resource for making those connections and the following authors and illustrators are active on Twitter. @katemessner @lynmullalyhunt @bettygbirney @laurenmyracle @rachelvailbooks (Rachel Vail) @peterhreynolds @nikkigrimes9 @kimnormanauthor @lindaurbanbooks @joknowles @gaepol (Gae Polisner) @brianfloca @sternbergjulie @inkyelbows (Debbie Ridpath Ohi) @tadhills @chariseharper @kaaauthor (Katherine Applegate) @janeyolen @patriciapolacco @marypopeosborne